Trouble Brewing

Elara threw a handful of grass into the big black pot, her face blank and unreadable.

There was a loud bang.

Green smoke billowed up.

The thick, black liquid inside the pot started bubbling and churning, frothing with sticky bubbles.

The Yates family members nearby all went into an exclamation and started clapping at once.

His eyes were shining with anticipation.

Elara fell silent.

'It's not that